TANZANIA LIBRARY SERVICES BOARD (TLSB)
Tanzania Library Services Board (TLSB)
is a national institution under the Ministry of Education and Vocational
Training established by the 1963 act of parliament, and later on repealed by
the 1975 act. The Act requires the Board to promote, establish, equip and
develop libraries, information centers, and documentation centers in Tanzania.
TLSB has the role of ensuring that it provides information to all groups of
people including children, youth, adults, and disadvantaged groups. In carrying
out the above responsibilities TLSB acquires, organizes and distributes books,
non-book materials and other forms of information materials to individuals,
schools, Institutions and public in general.
9.1
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING - 1 POST
9.1.1 DUTY STATION: HQ DAR ES SALAAM
9.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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To
be responsible for the efficient execution of approved programs;
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To
advice the Director General in all matters relating to Planning;
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To
head Planning Department;
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To
prepare financial and personnel estimates;
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To
prepare activity reports of the Board;
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To
formulate policies related to the Board;
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To
initiate plans for new projects;
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To
review Board’s Strategic Plan and recommended for improved changes;
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To
set criteria and standards for establishing effectively marketing plans of
library services;
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To
manage the organization data bank; and
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To
coordinate NCL and other Libraries in the country;
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.To
formulates policies on Library standards.
9.1.3
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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Masters Degree
in Library and
Information Sciences with
experience of not
less
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than 5 years in Library Management and Planning from
reputable Organization.
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9.1.4
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AGE LIMIT: Not above 40 years
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9.1.5
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TENURE: Permanent.
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9.2
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LIBRARIAN II - 1 POSTS
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9.2.1
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DUTY STATION: HQ DAR ES SALAAM & REGIONAL
LIBRARIES
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9.2.2
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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To
carry out all
Library Professional duties
under the supervision of
Senior
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Professional members
of staff. Duties
will include cataloguing, classification,
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literature searching reference
services and circulations.
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9.2.3
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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Bachelor degree
in Librarianship and
Information Sciences or
Diploma in
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Librarianship or
equivalent with work
experience in any
reputable Institution,
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Computer literacy is an added advantage.
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9.2.4
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TENURE: Permanent.
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9.3
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SENIOR TUTOR II
1 POST
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9.3.1
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DUTY STATION: SLADS BAGAMOYO
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9.3.2
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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To
guide and supervises students in building up their practical and research
projects;
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To
prepare learning resources and designs training exercises for students;
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To
conduct consultancy and community services;
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To
develop and reviews existing
curriculum;
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To
undertake individual research and participates in scientific/ academic
congregations;
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To
prepare teaching manuals, simulations and case studies for Training;
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To
supervise and guides post-graduate students; and
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To
coach junior teaching staff.
9.3.3
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of Bachelors Degree in
Librarianship and Information Science or equivalent qualifications from a
recognized University/institution with 5 years working experience and must have
written two substantive professional paper.
9.3.4 TENURE: Permanent
9.4
TUTOR II 4 POSTS
9.4.1 DUTY STATION: SLADS BAGAMOYO
9.4.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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To
assist in design course programmes within one’s competence and present them to
the school governing council for approval;
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To
assist in scanning the content and references of each course that one teaches;
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To
assist reviewing periodically lecture/Instruction notes and other illustration
materials;
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To
provide tutorials/seminars so a means of filling in information gaps arising
from lecturing;
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To
avail times for consultation and provide appropriate guidance to all students
requiring individualized assistance;
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To
give assignments to students and ensure prompt marking and feedback for each
assignment;
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To
set examination;
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To
write technical papers for presentation in various scholarly for a students
seminar both locally and abroad; and
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To
write and publish teaching manuals, teaching notes and books within one’s area
of specialization.
9.4.3
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of
Bachelors Degree in Librarianship and Information Science or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized University/institution.
9.4.4
TENURE: Permanent
Ref. Na
EA.7/96/01/D/29
NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
i.
All
applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,
should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date
current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail
address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the
strength of the information given in this advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and
institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application
letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application
invalid.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed
relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced
Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced
Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National
Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from
respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and
birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE
STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and
results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic
certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions
currently employed in the public service should route their application letters
through their respective employers.
x. Applicants for entry levels currently
employed in the Public Service should
not
apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140
dated 30th November 2010.
xi. Applicants who have/were retired from
the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three
reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities
should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 02nd
May, 2013 at 3:30 p.m
xv. Applicants with special needs/case
(disability) are supposed to indicate
xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. Only short listed candidates will be
informed on a date for interview
xviii. Application letters should be written
in Swahili or English
xix. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED
TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary
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Katibu
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Public Service Recruitment
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Sekretarieti
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Ajira
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katika
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Secretariat,
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Utumishi wa Umma
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P. O. Box 63100
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S. L. P 63100,
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DAR ES SALAAM.
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DAR ES SALAAM.
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TANZANIA LIBRARY SERVICES BOARD JOBS APRIL 2013
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